silicone

[dutch47]

I have used GE silicone1 to glue up some slate pieces to make rock formations.
How long should I wait before they will be safe to put in my aquarium?
I'm setting up a new 55 gallon freshwater tank and I would like to have everything in the aquarium before I start my fishless cycle.
Thank you Rog

[cocoa_pleco]

some people say just do a regular 24 hour cure, and some people say wait a week to be on the safe side. Id say wait 3 days

[Lady Hobbs]

The tube I have says 48 hours.

[cocoa_pleco]

The tube I have says 48 hours.


When i siliconed my rock stack the guy said wait a week to be safe, but im sure you can pull off 48 hours

[Drumachine09]

Did you use GE 1 window and door?

[cocoa_pleco]

Did you use GE 1 window and door?


yeah, watch that. Some will get moldy. Theres one type of GE that works.

[gm72]

Agreed with the above, try 3-4 days to make sure it is done leaching.

[Algenco]

when the urea odor is gone it's ok

[cocoa_pleco]

when the urea odor is gone it's ok


yep, its that strong vinegar smell that burns your nose

[gm72]

Yeah, generally don't want your fish to have to deal with the chemicals.

[jttt3]

Once it cures 100% it should be ok, 48 hours at least, if not 72. Rinse extremely well.

I'd read the label and add 24 hours to the full cure timespan it has just to be safe.

James